Commercial Litigation Lawyer 1-3 Pqe

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Personnel is assisting a specialist boutique law firm in Melbourne to hire a junior Commercial Litigation Lawyer. You’ll receive mentorship, hands-on experience and exposure to complex disputes early in your career.

You will work on commercial and corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, contractual and ACL claims, equity and trusts matters, and directors’ duties, with matters heard in Federal Court and Supreme Court, under the guidance of senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Training within a reputable top or mid-tier law firm.
• Exposure to complex commercial disputes, ideally involving corporate law, equity, trusts, contractual or ACL claims.
• A strong academic record and excellent technical ability.
• Exceptional analytical, research and written communication skills.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in complex commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• You will work across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including commercial and corporate litigation.
• Shareholder and corporate disputes, contractual disputes and commercial claims.
• Equity, trusts and fiduciary duty claims; ACL claims including misleading or deceptive conduct.
• Directors' duties and corporations law matters; exposure to Federal Court and Supreme Court proceedings.
• Work closely with senior lawyers, assisting with research, drafting, pleadings, evidence, strategy and court preparation.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Analytical skills

Legal research

Written communication

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented junior Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist boutique law firm.

Working with an impressive client base spanning ASX-listed companies, high-net-worth individuals, SMEs and medium to large businesses, this firm handles sophisticated and commercially significant disputes.

Offering the quality of work and clients typically associated with a larger firm, this is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you will receive genuine mentorship, hands‑on experience and exposure to complex litigation from an early stage in your career.

If you're looking to accelerate your development, sharpen your technical skills and work alongside experienced practitioners on interesting, high-quality matters, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The Work

You will work across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including:

• Commercial and corporate litigation.


• Shareholder and corporate disputes.


• Contractual disputes and commercial claims.


• Equity, trusts and fiduciary duty claims.


• Australian Consumer Law claims, including misleading or deceptive conduct.


• Directors' duties and corporations law matters.

Matters are regularly conducted in the Federal Court and Supreme Court, providing exposure to sophisticated litigation and complex legal issues. You'll be involved in all stages of proceedings, working closely with senior lawyers and gaining valuable experience across research, drafting, pleadings, evidence, strategy and court preparation.

About You

You will ideally have:

• 1–3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation.


• Training within a reputable top or mid-tier law firm.


• Exposure to complex commercial disputes, ideally involving corporate law, equity, trusts, contractual or ACL claims.


• A strong academic record and excellent technical ability.


• Exceptional analytical, research and written communication skills.


• A genuine interest in developing a career in complex commercial litigation.

The Firm & What's on Offer

A specialist boutique of approximately 10–15 people, the firm offers a genuinely collaborative and down-to‑earth environment with access to high-quality work and experienced practitioners.

You'll enjoy:

• Quality work: Exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes and an impressive corporate client base.


• Genuine mentorship: Work directly with experienced practitioners who are invested in your development.


• Accelerated development: Build your technical skills and gain exposure to complex matters earlier in your career.


• A sustainable approach to billables: Six-hour daily billable expectations, with a practical and flexible approach to targets.


• Collaborative culture: A relaxed, approachable team where people work together and get on with the job.


• Flexibility: Ideally five days in the office, with one day working from home.